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Zarza Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called (La) Zarza from zarza ‘bramble blackberry bush’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zara, Zarra, Garza, Bara, Barca, Razza, Vara, Maza, Barna, Kasza

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Where is the Zarza family from?

You can see how Zarza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zarza families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zarza's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zarza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarza. 100% of Zarza women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Zarza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 325 immigration records available for the last name Zarza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Zarza. For the veterans among your Zarza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zarza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zarza in 1964 was 41, and 71 in 2003.

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